Jaden O'Neal brings big-arm upside to Florida State — but 2026 is a redshirt year
In the 2026 season, Jaden O'Neal arrives at Florida State as a highly regarded pocket passer with a 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame, top-50 QB recruiting buzz from multiple services, and a track record of production in high school, including 2,622 passing yards and 29 touchdowns in 10 games at Mustang. His calling card is polish: efficient accuracy, steady decision-making, and enough arm talent to win from the pocket. The caution flag is health — FSU said in spring 2026 he would be sidelined and not available in the fall after ACL surgery, so his fit is about long-term upside, not immediate snaps.
